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The ����ɫ��ҹ University Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of three archival dresses by British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, following her induction into the School of Fashion’s Hall of Fame in 2024. The silk chiffon dresses, which Dame Rhodes has gifted to the museum, are paradigmatic of Rhodes’ iconic style, infused with distinctive prints, colors, and patterns.

Museum Director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D.,  states, “We are incredibly honored by Dame Rhodes’ gift to the museum and excited to see how these dresses will inspire new perspectives and possibilities within the university community and well beyond.”

Dame Zandra Rhodes states, “I am absolutely thrilled to donate three archival Zandra Rhodes garments to ����ɫ��ҹ University Museum! These newly donated garments are from my earlier collections; they feature beaded embellishments and show how I work with print as an intrinsic part of garment shape. It is wonderful to know my creations will be treasured by current and future generations of the ����ɫ��ҹ community and contribute to their inspiration and learning.”

The dresses will join the museum’s world-class collection of fashion, textiles and decorative arts, spanning the mid-1700s through the present. With a historic collection of more than 30,000 objects and seven gallery spaces, the museum offers invaluable firsthand experiences for the university community and the broader public.

Museum Curator Dr. Sara Hume states, “We are excited to be able to build a relationship with such an influential and central figure in the fashion industry. The acquisition of these dresses enhances our ability to exhibit the very best fashion design and inspire students and visitors alike.”

ABOUT THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM

The ����ɫ��ҹ University Museum holds one of the world’s most important collections of fashion, textile, and decorative arts, spanning the mid-1700s through the present day. With a historic collection of over 30,000 objects, the museum offers invaluable first-hand experiences for both the university community and the broader public. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. The museum is free for children under 5 and for those with a ����ɫ��ҹ ID. Sunday admission is free for all ages. Parking is free for all museum attendees. For more information, please call 330-672-3450 or visit  www.kent.edu/museum.